Line A (Prague Metro)
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Line A is a line of the Prague Metro
, serving the Czech Republic
capital. Chronologically the second line in the system, it was first opened in 1978 and has expanded mostly during the 1980s. Presently it has 13 stations and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) of track.
between stations Muzeum
and Náměstí Míru
. After completion second segment was started work on the link to the new metro depot Depo Hostivař
. Tunnel (3.4 km long) was completed in 1985, second tube in 1987 with the new station Strašnická
on that link. Later was added station Skalka
, again on that link and station Depo Hostivař
, straight in hall of Depot Hostivař (in former wash-stand).
extension on the west end is currently under construction, from Dejvická
station to Motol, which is forecast to open to the public in 2014. The second phase of this extension will see the line reach Ruzyně International Airport
and is set to open by 2021.
Prague Metro
The Prague Metro is a subway, underground public transportation network in Prague, Czech Republic. It is the fastest means of transportation around the city and serves about one and a half million passengers a day, which makes it the seventh busiest metro system in Europe and the most-used in the...
, serving the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
capital. Chronologically the second line in the system, it was first opened in 1978 and has expanded mostly during the 1980s. Presently it has 13 stations and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) of track.
History
Construction of first segment started in 1973, part of this segment was also tunnel connecting this line with Line CLine C (Prague Metro)
Line C is a line on the Prague Metro. It crosses the right-bank half of the city center in the north-south directions and turns to the east at both ends of the line. It is the system's oldest and most used line, being opened in 1974 and transporting roughly 26,900 persons per hour in the peak. The...
between stations Muzeum
Muzeum
Muzeum is a Prague Metro station providing the interchange between Lines A and C, and serving the National Museum. It is located at the top end of Wenceslas Square....
and Náměstí Míru
Námestí Míru
Náměstí Míru is a Prague Metro station on Line A. It is located in Vinohrady district under Korunní Street and has one exit through an escalator tunnel with a sub-surface vestibule under the plaza of the same name...
. After completion second segment was started work on the link to the new metro depot Depo Hostivař
Depo Hostivar
Depo Hostivař is a Prague Metro station and terminus of Line A. The station was constructed in the building of an existing metro depot and was opened in 2006....
. Tunnel (3.4 km long) was completed in 1985, second tube in 1987 with the new station Strašnická
Strašnická
Strašnická is a Prague Metro station on Line A. It was opened on 11 July 1987. The station is located under Starostrašnická Street, 7.5m below the surface. The station has only one concourse leading to Starostrašnická, which is connected to a fixed platform with stairs and a ramp for disabled...
on that link. Later was added station Skalka
Skalka
Skałka, which means "a small rock" in Polish, is a small hillock in Kraków where the Bishop of Kraków saint Stanislaus of Szczepanów was slain by order of Polish king Bolesław II the Bold in 1079. This action resulted in the king's exile and the eventual canonization of the slain bishop.Originally,...
, again on that link and station Depo Hostivař
Depo Hostivar
Depo Hostivař is a Prague Metro station and terminus of Line A. The station was constructed in the building of an existing metro depot and was opened in 2006....
, straight in hall of Depot Hostivař (in former wash-stand).
| Sector | Segment | Date opened | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| I.A | Dejvická Dejvická Dejvická is a Prague Metro station and terminus of Line A. It lies at the western end of the main boulevard Evropská Třída, and is served by buses which run to Ruzyně International Airport. The station was opened on 12 August 1978 as a part of the line. It was formerly known as Leninova after... -Náměstí Míru Námestí Míru Náměstí Míru is a Prague Metro station on Line A. It is located in Vinohrady district under Korunní Street and has one exit through an escalator tunnel with a sub-surface vestibule under the plaza of the same name... |
August 12, 1978 | 4.7 km (2.9 mi) |
| II.A | Náměstí Míru Námestí Míru Náměstí Míru is a Prague Metro station on Line A. It is located in Vinohrady district under Korunní Street and has one exit through an escalator tunnel with a sub-surface vestibule under the plaza of the same name... -Želivského Želivského The Želivského Station of the Prague Metro system is located under Vinohradská Avenue next to the Olšany Cemetery. It was opened at the end of 1980 on the A-line and is named after Jan Želivský.- Characteristics :... |
December 19, 1980 | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) |
| III.A/SH | Želivského Želivského The Želivského Station of the Prague Metro system is located under Vinohradská Avenue next to the Olšany Cemetery. It was opened at the end of 1980 on the A-line and is named after Jan Želivský.- Characteristics :... -Strašnická Strašnická Strašnická is a Prague Metro station on Line A. It was opened on 11 July 1987. The station is located under Starostrašnická Street, 7.5m below the surface. The station has only one concourse leading to Starostrašnická, which is connected to a fixed platform with stairs and a ramp for disabled... |
November 11, 1987 | 1.2 km (0.745647283979768 mi) |
| SH | Strašnická Strašnická Strašnická is a Prague Metro station on Line A. It was opened on 11 July 1987. The station is located under Starostrašnická Street, 7.5m below the surface. The station has only one concourse leading to Starostrašnická, which is connected to a fixed platform with stairs and a ramp for disabled... -Skalka Skalka Skałka, which means "a small rock" in Polish, is a small hillock in Kraków where the Bishop of Kraków saint Stanislaus of Szczepanów was slain by order of Polish king Bolesław II the Bold in 1079. This action resulted in the king's exile and the eventual canonization of the slain bishop.Originally,... |
November 4, 1990 | 1.3 km (0.807784557644749 mi) |
| SH | Skalka Skalka Skałka, which means "a small rock" in Polish, is a small hillock in Kraków where the Bishop of Kraków saint Stanislaus of Szczepanów was slain by order of Polish king Bolesław II the Bold in 1079. This action resulted in the king's exile and the eventual canonization of the slain bishop.Originally,... -Depo Hostivař Depo Hostivar Depo Hostivař is a Prague Metro station and terminus of Line A. The station was constructed in the building of an existing metro depot and was opened in 2006.... |
May 26, 2006 | 1 km (0.621372736649807 mi) |
| Total: | 13 stations | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
Future
The first phase of an 18.7 billion CZKCzech Crown
Czech Crown/crown can refer to:*the currency of the Czech Republic, see Czech koruna*loosely to:**Lands of the Bohemian Crown**the crown of St. Wenceslas, see Crown of Saint Wenceslas...
extension on the west end is currently under construction, from Dejvická
Dejvická
Dejvická is a Prague Metro station and terminus of Line A. It lies at the western end of the main boulevard Evropská Třída, and is served by buses which run to Ruzyně International Airport. The station was opened on 12 August 1978 as a part of the line. It was formerly known as Leninova after...
station to Motol, which is forecast to open to the public in 2014. The second phase of this extension will see the line reach Ruzyně International Airport
Ruzyne International Airport
-Ruzyně today:Most flights depart Ruzyně Airport from the North Terminals . The South Terminals handle a few irregular flights, as well as VIP flights, special flights and small aircraft....
and is set to open by 2021.